How to get from Northcote to Dandenong by train?

By train

To get from Northcote to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MERNDA train from Croxton station to Flinders Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

99minA$5.30
Walk to train stationTrain - MERNDA
MERNDA
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from Croxton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Croxton
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MERNDAMERNDA
    Wait for train
    MERNDA
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Flinders Street
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 7
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train and tram

To get from Northcote to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Northcote to Dandenong

The distance between Northcote, Melbourne and Dandenong, Melbourne is approximately 38.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northcote to Dandenong by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Melbourne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Northcote

Northcote is located at Northcote, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote).

Bus stations close to Northcote:

  • St Georges Rd/Normanby Ave (Thornbury)
  • St Georges Rd/Arthurton Rd (Northcote)
  • 101 Normanby Ave (Thornbury)

Public transport stations close to Dandenong, Melbourne

Dandenong is located at Dandenong, Melbourne and the nearest public transport station is Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong).

Train stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong
  • Yarraman
  • Noble Park

Bus stations close to Dandenong:

  • Dandenong Railway Station (Dandenong)
  • Dandenong Station/Foster St (Dandenong)

Related Routes

By train and tram

To get from Northcote to Dandenong in Melbourne, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 train lines: take the 11 tram from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote) station to 6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PAKENHAM train and finally take the PAKENHAM train from Caulfield station to Dandenong station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The ride fare is A$5.30.

104minA$5.30
Tram - 11
11
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Train - PAKENHAM
PAKENHAM
Leaves from 31-Gadd St/St Georges Rd (Northcote)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Northcote
  • 2
    Tram - 1111
    Wait for tram
    11
    Victoria Harbour Docklands
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    6-Melbourne Town Hall/Collins St (Melbourne City)
    ID 17901
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Flinders Street
    300 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Caulfield
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - PAKENHAMPAKENHAM
    Wait for train
    PAKENHAM
    Pakenham
  • 8
    Ride to train station Dandenong
    Ride to train station
    Dandenong
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Northcote to Dandenong?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line MERNDA, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northcote to Dandenong?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 11, Bus line PAKENHAM, Bus line PAKENHAM.

  • Is there a direct train between Northcote and Dandenong in Melbourne?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Northcote to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    The MERNDA train line goes from Croxton station near Northcote to City (Flinders Street) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till City (Flinders Street) station near Dandenong in Melbourne

  • How long does it take to travel from Northcote to Dandenong in Melbourne by train?

    The total travel time between Northcote and Dandenong in Melbourne by train is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Northcote to get to Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get on the MERNDA train from the Croxton station near Northcote in Melbourne.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Northcote and Dandenong in Melbourne?

    Get off the train at the City (Flinders Street) station, which is closest to Dandenong in Melbourne.

  • How much is the train fare from Northcote to Dandenong?

    The ride from Northcote to Dandenong costs A$5.30.

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